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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
Knights of Labor and the Liquor Men.


Among the most wholesome of the fundamental
rules of the knights of Labor is one debarring
liquor. sellers from membership in the order. A
repeal in this restriction is proposed by those
who are urging various changes in the constitu-
ton. There is likewise rule forbidding local as
sembles from having any social gatherings or
picnics where liquor is sold, on penalty of ezpul-
sion. 1t is proposed that this restriction be like
wise repealed. These recommendations cannot
be made, with full appreciation of their effect,
by real friends of the Knights of Labor. There
was a sound reason for making liquor sellers in
eligible to membership in this order. They are
not workingmen either with hands or brain.
They contribute nothing to the wealth production
or the prosperity of the country. Their interest
in the workingman, to put it most favoraby, is to
supply him with drink that cheers and inebriates.
To state the interest it too often exists it is to
get in exchange for drink as much as possible of
the workingman's hard-earned wages. In its
practical results this business is infinitely harder
upon the vast numbers of workingmen and their
families than are the terms imposed by the worst
taskmaster among the selfish millionaires.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
A Political rin.-Wa give the following fro

A Political Tip.-We give the following from
the Reisterstown paper for what it is worth:
'The following bit of political gossip has been
floating about Gyndon during the past week, viz ::
If the Hon. Charles B. Roberts, of Westminster,
receives the Democratic nomination for Governor,
Mr. Crout does not care whether or not he receives
the nomination for County Commissioner, as Mr..
Roberts will give him the position of cattle weigh
er of Baltimore, or some equally good paying of
fee. 1t is further asserted that in the event of
this occurring Mr. Crout will then throw his strength
to his old friend of past days, Mr.. Joshua Tracey
Up to this writing both Court and Tracey are put
ting in good deal Of quiet work, and both are
sanguine of success"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

The Emory Grove Hotel.-Mr. John T.
Marshall, Jr., contractor for the new hotel on
Emory Grove camp ground, has the work well on
towards completion and it will soon be ready for
occupancy. The building is frame, four stories
high, Al by IS feet, with wing 81 by So feet and
back building 26 by SO feet. 1t has fifty bed rooms
and the dining hall has capacity for seating six
hundred persons. Messrs. John E. Crout & Co.,
rooted the building with tin. Mr.. Crout will have
entire charge of the hotel.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Ms~The Lancaster (Pa.) Eraminer says: GAS
the farmers of the Cumberland Valley seem to be
unable to read the newspapers they should add to
their ignorance the inability to write their names
and promissory notes will not rise up to torment
them. More than this they must learn the fact
that you cannot get much for nothing. No oats
in the world is worth six dollars per bushel. So
greediness on the part of Cumberland farmers led
them into error. The old strories about bunkc
,teerers might be again read with pleasure"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
Gala If Suburban ProDartv.

Sale of Suburban Property.--Messrs
VIM. seemuller & Co., auctioneers, sold at the
Real Estate Exchange, on Monday, the country
seat of Mr.. A. j. Lowndes, about three-auarters
of mile above Waverly, on the old York road
and known as "Wyanoke," to Mr.. A. D. Clemens
Jr, for $15,5O0. The property contains about
81 acres and has fair improvements upon it. II
is thought Mr.. Clemens, who is a real estate spec
ulator, will cut the property up into to villa sites
it being we'll located for the purpose.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Flowers for the Graves of Confederate
Soldiers.-Persons wishing to donate flowers for
the purpose of decorating the graves of the con-
federate dead in Loudon Park Cemetery, on Mon
day next, 9th inst, will please send them to the
newspaper offices or the Smedey House, Towson-
town, by 10 O'Clock that morning, or to Ritter's
Hotel, Govanstown, or the Waverly Station
House. bv II o'clock,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
An Unusually Warm Winter.

Albert Palmer, well-known Bostonian, lately
deceased, was president of an ice company. Dur
ing an exceedingly mild winter the ice company
people, whose stock was very short, were in seri-
GUS doubt whether they would have any oppor-
tunity to fill their ice houses. Palmer, in partie-
ular, watched the thermometer with feverish in
terest One evening the indications had promis-
cd "colder weather." and his anxiety led him tc
get up in the night and put his hands out of the
window. As he did so he uttered loud exclama-
ton. "What is it doing, Albert 2" his wife in
ouired. Freezing? ?" Freezing? Great Scott
no 7" exclaimed Palmer otis raining hot water p
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
I,utherville Seminary Commencement

Lutherville Seminary Commencement.
The annual commencement exercises of Luther
Vile Female Seminary will begin Sunday, June
9Th, when Rev. F. w. E. Peschan, of Wilmington
N. c., will preach the Baccalaureate sermon at II
o'clock q. m. Monday-Senior Glass exercises at
3p.m.; Junior Glass exercises at 8 p. m. Tues
day-Alumn@ reunion and exercises at q. m.
graduating exercises at p. m. There are five
young ladies in the graduating class of 1887, viz
Grace L. Baker, Gertrude Brehm, Matte Michael
Mary Turnbach and Katie E. Volers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Death of an Ex-County Policeman
Patrick j. Roche, son of the late William Roche,
of Towsontown died at the residence of his mother
near Govanstown, on May 30th, aged A years.
The deceased had been in delicate health for a
number of years. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren. He had been member of the county police
force for several years, and had also been keeper
of Waverly station house. He had accumulated
some property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
Organ Recital,-The org

Organ Recital.-The organ recital given at
Trinity P. E. Church, Towsontown, Thursday
evening, I'd inst, was well attended, and the au-
dience was greatly pleased with the entertain
ment. The recital was in charge of Mr.. J. B.
Upton, distinguished organist of st. Luke's
ist of the Cathedral of the P E. Church in Denver,
Colorado, and of the Church of the Epiphany,
Washington, D. c., assisted by Miss Chisholm
and Master J. E. Duncan, member of st. Luke's
choir, aged fifteen. The organists' selections were
beautiful and the solos of Master Duncan were
particularly fine, his voice being very clear and
strong.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

A Minister Takes Bride.-Rev. VIM. L.
Mcdowell, pastor of st. Johns M. E. Church,
Lutherville, was married at Chatsworth Indepen-
dent M. E. Church, Baltimore, on Wednesday
last, to Miss Mamie E. Johnson, daughter of Rev.
DR.. Henry E. johnson, of Greencastle, Pa, who
performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. J. 7.
Wightman. The church was well filed with the
friends of the young couple, including q number
of ministers. There were four ushers, among
them Mr.. J. Roby Collier, of LuthervilIe. The
bride is a very popular young lady and is the
ceremony the young couple left for an extended
tour of the North and West. Upon their return
they will reside at Lutherville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

GROCERIES, &o.-Mr. H. S. Pitts, the grocer, of
1927 N. High street, Baltimore, invites his many
friends in Baltimore county to call at his store
and inspect his extensive stock in trade. See ad-
yertisement.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Monday, June 9Th, by Chas. E. Wilcox, attorney,
valuable leasehold property, on Lennox street,
Baltimore county.
Monday. June 9Th. by d. G. Mcintosh, trustee,
valuable property, consisting of farms, lime
kilns, quarries, &C., belonging to the late John
o. Price.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Candidates for States Attorney
three gentlemen so far named as candidates for
the office of States Attorney for Baltimore coun-
ty are Mr.. John F. Centrum, of the 18th district
and Messrs. John Grasou and N. Charles Burke,
of Towsontown, 9th district. The latter is now
the prosecuting officer for the county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Decorating the Graves.-The graves of the
Union soldiers buried at Chestnut Grove Church,
near Sweet Air, were strewn with flowers on Mon
day, by committee from Wilson Post, G. A. R.,
of which Mr.. Geo. W. Seipp was chairman. The
remains of the brave Col. John w. Wilson, of the
First Maryland Regiment, repose in this cemetery.
Flowers for the purpose were kindly contributed
by Miss Eliza Whittle, Miss Nancy Badders, Mrs.
Jacob Smith, Mrs. VIM. H. Ruby, Mrs. VIM. P.
Cole, Mrs. Edward FIayhart, Mr.. Shriver and
others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

w-A fire in the Belt line car stables, in New
York city, a few days ago, burned twelve hundred
horses and caused loss of 81, $4,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.


Toacsontoacn N. E. Church.-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a. M, and at p. m, by the
pastor, Rev. Page Milburn. Sabbath school at
$50 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Immediately after the
morning sermon the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday, at D. M
Glass meetings on Thursday, at p M, and Fri
day, at D. m. Bible class on Thursday, at s p.
m Public cordially invited.
Trinity p. 3. Church, Observation-Disclosures
Sunday at II a. m. and p. M; Wednesday at 4
D. m. /; Friday, Bible Reading, at p. m. Luther
vile on Sunday, at 4.3O p. m.
Eutaac NJ P. Church, Hartford Road:-Preaching
every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill, at
IL d. m. All invited.
,Sdters Baptist Charch.-Preaching every Sun
day by the pastor, Rev. w. j. Nicoll, at Saters'
Baptist Church, at IL M. and at PikeSville Bap-
fist Church at 4 p. m.
Baltimore Circuit NJ p. ChuTch.-Children's Day
at EPSON NJ. P. Church, Sunday, June 5th. Ser
mon to the children in the morning, addresses in
the afternoon and an interesting programme of
Childrens Day and decorating of graves at
Poplar M. p. Church, near Warren, Sunday,
June 18th. Preaching and decoration in the
morning, childrens service in the afternoon, and
missionary address, at Warren Church, at night.
Jukanv's Talley M Il. Church.-Preaching Sum
day evening June 9Th, at s o'clock, by Rev. Mr..
Hawley pastor of Fairview M. E. Church South.
Sabbath school at 3 o clock p m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04


Shrewsbury (Pa.) Reconsideration day
was observed by many of our people. The display
and ceremonies were the finest that has ever taken
place here Commander James H. Hendrix had
charge of the Post and the decoration ceremonies.
We are having great deal of rain at present.
1t is possible milldew and rust will appear in the
wheat, unless the weather should change.
John C. Crout, coach maker of this place, failed
on Wednesday. Liabilities about $4,000, assets,
about 81 900. The bank officers at this place dis
covered some spurious paper, which led to an in
vestigation of his AFFAIRS and closing up of the
concern by the Sheriff.
Mr.. Geo. P. Everhart, of Hampden, your coun-
ty, was in town on Decoration day. He is looking
we'll and his many friends in Shrewsbury were
glad to see him.
The milk business along the line of the N. C..
Railway has grown to be one of the main farm
productions, but like everything else, the farmers
who are generally honest and believe other people
to be the same, are frequently swindled out OF
their money by irresponsible and dishonest men.
The amount of money due and owing to farmers
by these men will reach over 81 600 from this vi
cinity alone. We are gathering list of those
who owe our people for publication with the
amounts they owe. I advocated long ago the es-
adjustment of milk commission house in the
city where all the milk could be shipped and in
spected and then sold to dealers for cash deliv
cred to families. Mr.. Michael Trusler, of this
place, is the first one to move in this matter. He
has sent his son to Baltimore to live. He bought
out milk route and will supply the patrons of
his route from his own dairy. Now let others
adopt this idea and thus break up this robbery.
The temperance question is getting shaken up
in our town at present. The little touching up on
general principles which correspondent gave
some of them in the York Gazette started them
They meant to crush the writer by showing that
he himself was a signer for license. They sent
to the Clerks office for the names of the signers Of
licenses in this place but were refused. They then
passed the hat around and raised So, sent to a
lawyer at York who obtained and sent the names
to them. When they got them they were in an
other pickle. They found some of their best
friends and good church members on the petition,
and it would not do to injure them. No doubt if
they had expressed desire to know who were the
petitioners they could have obtained all the infor
nation they wanted from the writer of the articles,
as he himself was one of the signers. You will
find some lively times on the temperance question
in this place in the near future. Not that any
person favors advocating the cause of the liquor
men, but of the hypocrisy of some temperance
people. X.
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WORRYING GLASSES ATTENTION.
.ay14tSep.l9.

prepared to furnish all classes with employment
at home, the whole of the time, or for their spare
moments. Business new, light and profitable.
$500 per evening, and proportional sum by de-
voting all their time to the business. BOYS and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this may send their address, and test the bus
mess, we make this offer. To such as are not
well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for
the trouble of writing. Full particulars and out
fit free. Address GEORGE STINsoN & Co.. Port
land, Maine. Feh.5y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Hebbville, I'd District.-The White Ground
literary association closed its third literary year
on Friday night of last week. Quite large au-
dence was present. The musical and literary
| renditions were very interesting, especially the
instrumental duet by Miss Clara Mackin and Mr..
Grant Grennger, which was loudly encored. The
question, "Resolved that the naturalization laws
should be extended" caused quite an animated
discussion. 1t was decided in the affirmative by
the judges The association adjoined until the
first Friday night in October.
Mr.. John Clay has two apple trees which are
full Of apples nearly as large as hulled walnuts
and which have -blossomed, the blossoms coming
out from the stem of the young apples.
Last Monday morning, about O'Clock, large
ball of fire passed over this place in souheasterly
direction. It could not have been meteor as it
travelled too slowly, ever and anon changing its
appearance, and was at least two minutes in
sight, during which time it lighted up its entire
path.
The crops in this section have so improved re-
Gently that there is every promise Of fair yield
A little family episode connected with the late
civil will perhaps be of interest to the readers
of The UNION. Mr.. Goson, an extensive farmer,
lived near Alexander Bay City, on the New York
shore of Lake Ontario. His son, Christopher, de-
sired to join the Union army and go off to the
war; but his father opposed it, and to keep his son
out of the army bought him farm on Grenader
of Lake Ontario. But the young man, being
brave and determined, went into the army under
an assumed name, which he retained during the
war. He, with his regiment, faced the enemy on
many holly contested field, for which bravery
he was promoted from time to time. At the battle
of Gettysburg he was terribly cut up in hand-to-
hand encounter with Louisiana Tiger" and
placed in the hospital. While there the youngest
sister of your correspondent, in company with
other ladies, was passing the front of the tent
when the young soldier raised upon his elbow and
requested a rose bud which she carried in her
hand and which she gave him. When the civil
war was over he returned to Canada, donned the
citizens garb, and with that little rose bud still
in his possession, came to Maryland in search of
the young lady who had given it to him on the
field of Gettysburg. He successful in his
search, and the following spring the parties were
married at the BRIDES fathers, Reisterstown, by
Rev. J. P. Dean, of the M. E. Church. They sold
their property in Canada, and are now living in
Nebraska Two weeks ago their Oldest daughter,
Miss Ella Golson, quite progressing and tai
ented young lady, and A. j. Robbinault, Sheriff
of Loup county, Neb., were married by the Rev.
G. F. Cole. Sheriff Robbinault and Miss Golson
are both great favorites among our young people,
who wish them much joy and a long and happy
marriage life, all of which is the result of an open
ing rose bud. I.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Randallstown, I'd District.-Mr. VIM. M.
Isaac, of Towsontown, is having his house at Har-
looks of the house, as it was fast going to rack.
Mr.. VIM. Frazier & Son doing the work.
Strawberries are ripening. Mr.. A. H. Slade
picked five chests from his patch last Monday.
Very good beginning.
A colored man, employed by Mr.. Philip R.
Owings, was found dead in his bed on Wednesday
An inquest was held and a verdict rendered that
death was caused from heart disease.
Whit Monday passed very quietly here, but
Hebbville was made very lively by an annual pic
mic, which was largely attended.
Father Brandt gave free lecture at Randals-
town Hall, on Monday night. His subject was
Gland Communism"
The Mount Olive literary society held its last
meeting Wednesday, June LIST. 1t will meet again
the first of September. BEATRICE.
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Eklo, 9Th District.-Mr. j. II. Mccullough
has been employed several days auctioneering the
assignee goods of Emanuel Stflers store.
There an attempt made last Friday night
to rob Merriken's store, which failed on account
of the shutters being lined with sheet iron. At
Wilhelm's store the noise of boring the shutter
awakened the proprietor.
The failure of the wheat crop here is attributed
to the ravages of the fly, which is more apparent
in its development now.
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Tren-
ton, 9Th district is very slow in adjusting the loss
of Mr.. Joseph Walkers dwelling, which occurred
on the Oath of March last.
The scarcity of money, low prices, short wheat
crop and the risk of bad weather will cause the
managers of the numerous annual festivals and
pic-nics to conduct operations a strict business
line to prevent loss to the worthy societies in
whose interest they gotten up.
New Freedom, Pa, was visited with hail
storm on the 9th of May.
Kind Providence is not unmindful of us barren
ties in loading the blackberry bushes with BIOS
sons This is the more gratefully appreciated
this election year, when Democrat politicians come
around boring US as if there was really no God in
Israel any longer. The best remedy to abate this
nuisance is to hand one of this class of tramps a
slice of cold blackberry pie, sprinkled with Paris
green. ..
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Rossville, 18th District children's Day

ROSsV1llo, 18th Observation-Disclosures Day,
according to previous announcement, was celebra-
ted at Orem's Church, on last Sunday morning,
under very favorable circumstances. The room
was suitably decorated with flowers, &C., the
choicest bouquet having been furnished by Mr..
Sewell Clarke. The exercises were in accordance
with the printed programme. Master Carville
Mace made the opening address and acquitted
himself we'll. Miss Rhodes presided gracefully at
the organ and Mr.. Kinsey Asher, the efficient
superintendent of the school, ably conducted the
services. Rev. q. w. Heyde was present and took
q prominent part in the affair and at the close
made an appeal in q few well chosen remarks to
the large audience present in behalf of the several
benevolences of the M. e. Church, the missionary
cause excepted, and collection was taken up
which amounted to over $26.
Messrs Alexander Brown & Son, bankers of
Baltimore, and their families, have been spending
q few days on their farm ct Whisket's Point, Back
River Neck
The spirit of improvement is prevailing to some
extent in this region and Messrs. George 0pperts-
hauser and brother have recently inclosed the front
yard of their dwelling with o neat paling fence,
and their sister, Miss Emma, has beautifed it with
flowers and shrubbery.
Mr.. John Houck has taken down some old out
houses and is erecting large building to be used
as q summer kitchen and carriage house below and
granary, &C., above.
Mr. Nicholas Miller recently lost horse. The
animal had leg broken while he was engaged in
taking roll and had to be killed. PRINCIPE.
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CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co.
MAY TERM, 1887.

Hon. George Yel1ott, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Foseler, Associate Judge; N. G. Burke, Esq,
States Au'y; John W. Shanklin, Esq,
Clerk ,Silas Y. Miller, Esq, Sheriff.
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1T was rumored here the past week that a man,
protesting to be either State or Government Of
ficer, had visited farmer in the 18th district and
claimed the right to inspect his cattle, alleging
that they had pleuro-pneumonia. After looking
the stock over he quarantned several cows placing
chains upon their horns. A short time afterwards
another man, who is now thought to have been
an accomplish of the first one, made his appear
ance and proposed to buy the COWS which were
said to be sick. He finally struck bargain at
about one third the value of the COWS, and then
drove them off. 1t is believed now that the whole
thing was swindling job put upon the farmer by
two sharpers in order to get his cows at their own
prices. If the story related to us, is true, and
it looks plausible, it is only another evidence of
the extent to which the scamps who prowl around
the country will go, and we again warn farmers
and others to be most careful how they deal with
strangers. This pleuro- pneumonia dodge is a new
and very neat swindle and we can readily under
stand how easily it might be worked on an unsus-
pecting farmer, who has seen in the papers that
cattle are being killed and quarantined by order
of State and Government officers upon the assump-
ton that they are diseased.
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Election Ofacers.-On Thursday night, I'd
inst, Towson Lodge, I. o. o. F., held its semi
annual election for officers, as follows N. g.,
Geo. E. Devese; " g., DR.. R. G. Massenburg
r. s., W. Gill Smith; Janitor, James Phipps.
Appointment of subordinate officers and installa-
ton will take place on July 7tb.
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EutaaD NJ p Church, Hdrford Rodd.-Preaching
every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. ]. M. Gill, at
IL d. m. All invited.